The Neutron Bomb
(2022-10-06)
2022-10-06 • DocumentaryWar • 1h 29m
The Neutron Bomb (2022-10-06)
2022-10-06 • DocumentaryWar • 1h 29m
How the deadliest bomb in the world almost came to be
Overview
We've all heard of the atomic bomb, but in the late 1950s, an idea was conceived of a bomb which would maximize damage to people, but minimize damage to buildings and vital infrastructure: perfect for an occupying army. This is the story of a man and his bomb: a melding of world events and scientific discovery inspire the neutron bomb, one of the most hated nuclear weapons ever invented.
How the deadliest bomb in the world almost came to be
Overview
We've all heard of the atomic bomb, but in the late 1950s, an idea was conceived of a bomb which would maximize damage to people, but minimize damage to buildings and vital infrastructure: perfect for an occupying army. This is the story of a man and his bomb: a melding of world events and scientific discovery inspire the neutron bomb, one of the most hated nuclear weapons ever invented.
